You just had a car accident. You make a claim against the other driver’s insurance company. They do their investigation and lead you to believe that they will take care of your claim. Instead, the insurance company either fails to pay a fair amount for your claim or they deny your claim altogether. What if […]
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As a personal injury attorney in Dallas, I have represented clients with some pretty serious injuries resulting from car accidents: Broken arms, broken, legs, traumatic brain injuries, surgeries, etc. I have also encountered difficulties in explaining to those clients that their recovery may be limited based upon the amount of insurance that is available. This
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Many times I have potential clients call me and say that they were injured in a car crash that was not their fault, but the “adjuster is putting some percentage negligence on me….” This is called comparative negligence. Under Texas law, comparative negligence may be a partial or total defense to a civil claim for
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Question: I was injured in a car wreck about a year ago. The attorney sent me to a doctor (chiropractor). I have been treating with no real improvement in my condition. Will it hurt my case if I get a second opinion? Robert’s Answer: No, it will not hurt to get a second opinion. Do
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Question: I was in a car accident that was not my fault. We exchanged information, but the insurance information I got from the other driver was incorrect. When I called, they said there was no coverage and the policy was not in effect. What can I do? Robert’s Answer: This happens more times than you
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Here is a scenario: You’ve just been involved in a car accident. You then go to the hospital by ambulance. When you get to the hospital, they ask you for your auto insurance information. You give it to them. You also sign a number of papers that you really don’t even know what they are.
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Let’s say you are involved in a car accident in Dallas and are taken to Parkland Hospital. You will be seen in the emergency room and possibly have x-rays or even CT scans performed. Then, the hospital will generate a bill for the services rendered. The hospital may then file a lien at the Dallas
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Lately, I have noticed that hospitals (and other healthcare providers) are becoming much more aggressive in gaining a legal strong-hold in your injury claim after a car accident. With the Texas Hospital Lien statute and the way insurance companies are handling your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits, more and more of your money is being
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Question: I was injured in a car wreck. I did not have a personal injury attorney to represent me. I tried to negotiate the case myself and verbally agreed to accept a settlement. I never signed anything nor accepted any money, but I think my case is worth more. Am I bound by the verbal
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Question: I was recently in a car accident in Dallas. My car was totaled. The insurance company made me a offer which is way below the market value for a similar car in this area. They even used comparables in other cities. What options do I have? Robert’s Answer: It depends on whether you are
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